[Trombone-l] Harmon Mute

[Wayne Dyess]

On Sep 12, 2007, at 2:40 AM, Stan Brager wrote:

>
> Based upon your answers, it sounds like the Harmon would do the  
> trick unless
> there's something that I'm missing.
>
> Thanks to all who responded.


I read those answers differently, I guess.  I thought most folks said  
you'd be better off getting two mutes.  Based on my experience, I can  
tell you the same thing.

I had one of those "harmon" mutes.  Maybe two.  They don't last over  
the long haul, so be prepared to buy again in a year or so.

Best to bite the bullet now and get you a good straight (Tom Crown  
type) and a dedicated cup (H&B).  Even then, I've had to purchase  
many a cup over the last 30 years.

A trumpet "harmon" is wonderful.  I love the sound and the  
flexibility.  The trombone harmon, however, is not the same animal.

My opinion, of course.

--Wayne Dyess